Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It's a time to share with local, state and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. FFA Communications Manager Kristy Meyer highlights some of the amazing events transforming the nation during the week.

This segment aired on the Feb. 18, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

For almost 40 years, Bill Stagg has shared the story of agricultural education and FFA throughout the country. In January, the director of strategic communications for the National FFA Organization retired. Before he left, Bill sat down with us to reflect on his legacy with the organization.

This segment aired on the Feb. 11, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

Culver’s supported the country’s next generation of agricultural leaders by sponsoring FFA Day at the recent National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual convention and trade show in Nashville. The restaurant’s senior marketing manager Jessie Corning joined us by phone to talk about Culver’s commitment to FFA and agriculture.

This segment aired on the Feb. 11, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

In January, 75 state FFA officers traveled to South Africa for a 12-day educational and cultural experience. Kentucky FFA President Ben Pinkston, New Jersey FFA Secretary Renée Stillwell, Florida’s Area 2 Vice President Hunter Burnsed and Nebraska FFA President Kaitlyn Hanvey chronicle their most memorable encounters.

This segment aired on the Feb. 4, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

Former Midvale (Idaho) FFA member Molly Roberts Sparrow worked with her father to develop a professional rodeo act with a team of miniature mules, and her involvement in that business led to her being named the 2014 Idaho State Star in Agribusiness. Recently married, Molly and John Sparrow met while attending a Washington Leadership Conference and, as the saying goes, the rest is history.

This segment aired on the Jan. 28, 2017 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.